KJV dictionary & concordance

executioner

Meaning of “executioner”

One who carries out a sentence of death.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Mark 6:27

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KJV PCE

And immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded his head to be brought: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Mark 6:27 · retained source text

And immediatly the king sent an executioner, and commaunded his head to be brought, and he went, and beheaded him in the prison,

1611 marginal noteOr, one of his guard.

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Historical English dictionary sources

One who carries into effect a judgment or sentence of death.

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